New social district coming to town; Church Street closure extended

New social district coming to town; Church Street closure extended

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor At the Oct. 26 Clarkston City Council meeting, two topics were approved that will have significant implications on the downtown area in the immediate future. One was to extend the closure of Church Street through next spring to provide Honcho more outdoor seating. The second was to approve a […]

COVID-19 Update – November 4, 2020

As of November 4, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 381 cases (168 new), 10 deaths 48348: 448 cases (194 new), 5 deaths 48350: 115 cases (56 new), 2 deaths Source: oakgov.com/covid

Local appointee

Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced last week that Emily Cord-Duthinh, of Clarkston, has been appointed to the state’s Environmental Permit Review Commission. She is appointed for a term starting October 30, 2020 and expiring August 28, 2024.  She succeeds Jamie Buckingham, whose term expired August 28, 2020. Cord-DuThinh is an adjunct professor at the University of Detroit Mercy.

As COVID cases rise, schools prepping for distance learning

As COVID cases rise, schools prepping for distance learning

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Shawn Ryan has been closely monitoring COVID-19 cases in the district, and as the numbers increase, so, too, does the chance that schools may close with students and staff returning to distance learning. Two schools are already shuttered. Andersonville Elementary and Independence Elementary have been […]

Birders Club suspended for rest of 2020

The Clarkston Area Birders Club will not fly for the immediate future. ‘Birders are not immune from the societal changes made necessary in response to coronavirus,” said club co-founder Bill Haney. “Out of concern for the health and safety of our fellow birders and to remain in full compliance with restrictions and recommendations, we are […]

Local resident looking for council spot as write-in

Local resident looking for council spot as write-in

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor As a write-in candidate to be on the Clarkston City Council, Steven McLean feels he has a great shot to gain election. As a 22-year resident of Clarkston, McLean said his bid to serve on the city council comes primarily from what he has seen the current council do […]

Longtime villager demanding change, running for mayor

Longtime villager demanding change, running for mayor

BY MATT MACKINDER Clarkston News Editor Cory Johnston has lived in the City of the Village of Clarkston since 1980, and previously served two terms on the Clarkston City Council from 2005-09. He’s hoping his past experience with the city, as well as his recurring outspokenness on the current city government, will help him get […]

COVID-19 Update – October 28, 2020

As of October 28, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 304 cases (95 new), 10 deaths 48348: 355 cases (113 new), 5 deaths 48350: 84 cases (28 new), 2 deaths Source: oakgov.com/covid

COVID-19 Update – October 21, 2020

As of October 21, 2020, here are the reported number of COVID-19 cases, deaths and new cases in the past 30 days for the following ZIP codes: 48346: 266 cases (63 new), 10 deaths 48348: 316 cases (80 new), 5 deaths 48350: 73 cases (21 new), 2 deaths As compared to October 14 statistics: 48346: […]

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